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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
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AJD 25 Inch Pink Peruvian Opal necklace perfect for Winter
Located in Raleigh, NC
One-of-a-kind 25-inch pink Peruvian necklace. This unique necklace features highly polished smooth 10 mm beads and mostly flattish up to 25mm nuggets all in interesting shades of pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
AJD Rose of France Cubes and 6MM Amethyst in a 21 Inch Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Shades of Amethyst create this unique and gorgeous 21-inch necklace. The beautifully polished 10mm cubes of rose of france and accented with 6 mm darker amethyst and secured with a ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mookaite Jasper Semi-Precious Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mookaite Jasper semi-precious necklace. Mookaite jasper is a nurturing stone that supports and sustains during times of stress. It brings peace and a f...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jasper, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Jade Necklace and 3 Jade Butterfly Pins
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful set consisting of 2 9" jade ball beaded necklaces and 3 matching jade butterfly pins which can be worn in a variety of configurations. T...
Category
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Chanel CC Logos Multicolored Beads and Faux Pearl Necklace, 2017
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL pale gold toned necklace featuring multicolored glass beads, gold toned faceted beads, black resin beads, faux pearls and two baby pink enamel CC logos.
Lobster clasp closure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
AJD 22 Inch Necklace Hubei Turquoise Mixed with White Freshwater Pearl
Located in Raleigh, NC
22 Inch necklace of graduated rounded rondelles of Hubei turquoise (up to 23mm) mixed with white freshwater pearls. The pearls have gorgeous luster with flashes of pink and blue. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
AJD 16 Inch Polished Peridot Rondelles Choker necklace Perfect Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
16 Inch choker necklace of glowing green peridot rondelles, 5mm. These elegant gemstones sit side by side to create a tight, solid look of perfect peridot green. The necklace is se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Peridot, Silver
Natural Persian Round Turquoise Beads and Gold Strand Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 51 Round Persian Turquoise Beads Necklace. Each measuring approx. 6.15mm-10.10, held by a 18K White Gold clasp. The necklace ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AJD Delicate Green Chrome Diopside and Goldy Accents Necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
This is a full-on GREEN chrome diopside necklace. If you want a green necklace this is for you. This necklace has two stations on the gold-p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Other, Mixed Metal
Antique Chain adorned with German Glass Beads & Pearls, Entwine Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
Inspired by the Glam of the 1920s, the antique chain is detailed with beautiful filigree. The chain is adorned with 3 vintage German glass beads that are edged with 24K gold and fres...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled
Mother of Pearl Round Bead Necklace with a Silver Clasp circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Lovely mother of pearl necklace with round beads and a silver clasp stamped 'sterling'. Measuring necklace length 62.5 cm / 24.6 inches, and the beads are 5.75 mm / .22 inch. The sil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Pink and Black Glass Bead Rhinestone Vintage Flapper Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This rare and outstanding example of an Art Deco era flapper necklace was most likely created in France.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The necklace has been professionally re-strun...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
AJD Simply Elegant Emerald necklace with goldy accents 18 Inch
Located in Raleigh, NC
18 Inch slightly oval, not quite round faceted emerald necklace. There are tiny goldy daisies accenting the glitter of the emerald facets. All you emerald lovers are in luck with thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
AJD 19 Inch Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Nugget necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant necklace of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise flat nuggets with silvery accents and a charming double heart clasp. The nuggets graduate from 11 to 32MM. This 19-inch necklace is the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
AJD 20 Inch Flat Oval Turquoise Nugget Necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 Inch oval, flat, Chinese turquoise necklace with faceted bronze accented. These gorgeous nuggets graduate from 20x17mm to 38x21mm. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
AJD Unique and Exciting Hubei Turquoise 26 Inch necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
26 Inch necklace that features Hubei turquoise, sparkling amethyst rondelles, and distinctive silver tone etched discs. This lovely necklace is secured with a large silver toggle cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage DeMario Bronze Necklace 1940s
By De Mario
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking Vintage DeMario Bronze Necklace from the late 1940s with craftsmanship that exudes exceptional workmanship and detail. Robert De Mario founded his company in New York City...
Category
Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
Silver and Floral Etched Amber Bead Hand Forged Necklace circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful silver necklace with floral etched amber beads, and a toggle clasp. There are no hallmarks, the necklace tests as silver. Measuring length 46.5cms / 18.3 inches. The larges...
Category
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Silver
AJD Elegant White Pearl and Blue Lapis Lazuli 20 Inch Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 Inch stunning lapis lazuli and white pearl necklace. The lapis is smooth and fashioned in thick rondelles, and just slightly graduated. The central pearl focal is absolutely gor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
AJD 27 Inch Glowing Freshwater Pearls and Multi Color Sapphire necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glowing white freshwater pearl necklace with matte multi color sapphire accents. The white freshwater pearls are from the 2nd harvest. They have a special glow and luster. They juxt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
AJD Magnificent Malachite 20 inch necklace with Spinel and Onyx Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 Inch magnificent Malachite necklace accented with black Spinel and black Onyx. The 10MM beautifully banded smooth Malachite is separated by the sparkling faceted black Spinel. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Onyx, Spinel, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD Elegant faceted Ruby beaded necklace with goldy accents 21 Inches.
Located in Raleigh, NC
21 Inch necklace of faceted ruby, 9.5mm, with goldy accents. The gorgeous necklace is just perfect for all you RUBY lovers. These lovely gems are secured with a gold vermeil clasp s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
AJD Stunning 20 Inch African Azurite Freeform Nuggets with Sterling Silver
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning 20-inch necklace of highly polished African Azurite. This gorgeous Azurite exhibits various shades of blues and greens as well as the usual black, brown, and gray matrix. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Other, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD 23 Inch Exotic African Natural Ruby Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Graduated cubes of opaque natural ruby with goldy accents in a one-of-a-kind 23-inch necklace finished with a 14K vermeil hook and eye clasp. MN2337
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
AJD Multi color Baroque Freshwater Pearl Necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-24 Inch expandable multi color baroque freshwater pearl necklace with goldy accents. This elegant necklace features dyed iridescent freshwater pearls in shades of gold, bronze, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
AJD 30 Inch Unique White Pearl and Ruby Necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
30 Inch necklace of faceted matte 6mm natural ruby rondelles and white Chinese freshwater pearls. This one-of-a-kind necklace is finished with a diamond studded gold vermeil lobster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
AJD 22 Inch Double strand necklace of green Chrysocolla Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gloriously green Chrysocolla and lots of other colors in this double strand 22 inch. Green enhances everything. Wear this gorgeous necklace with all your winter wardrobe. The 10mm and 8mm beads...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chrysocolla, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Vintage Celine Necklace 1980s
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Vintage Celine Necklace 1980s
This gorgeous 1980s Celine necklace perfectly captures a bohemian spirit, with its expertly arranged earthy shades. More than just a fashion statement – this vintage Celine necklace a time capsule, a must-have item for collectors and vintage lovers alike.
Founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine has established itself as an empowering force for independent women with an appreciation for timeless elegance and meticulous tailoring. Each piece of vintage Celine jewelry...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
A.Jeschel Powerful Carnelian necklace with a Dragon pendant.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Richly colored 18m.m. Carnelian gemstone necklace. The red Carnelian pendant suspended from the necklace is a 2”x11/2 Carnelian Dragon richly carved into the stone. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Large French Jet Cross Pendant and Black Glass Bead Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Art Deco large french jet cross pendant, with a black glass bead chain necklace. The beautiful pendant has faceted french jet pieces. Each piece is i...
Category
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
17 Inches Elegant Aquamarine Three strand necklace Terrific Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Three strands of highly polished longish aquamarine chips accented with tiny sparkly bright blue beads. These three strands are 17 inches in length and secured with a large silver ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD 28 Inch Blue Peruvian Opal Nugget Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique blue Peruvian opal nugget necklace with hammered Sterling Silver toggle clasp. Each nugget is unique and colorful exhibiting blue, tan, gray, brown, and green, all in various ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
LB Tribal style Amber Bakelite Vintage Carnelian beads Silver necklace on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Tribal style vintage Bakelite and Amber beads
Comprise this handmade, one of a kind necklace.A fabulous center bead of Indian amber with silver end caps is flanked by vintage Tibeta...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Carnelian, Silver
Purple Charoite Necklace with Goldy Accents Perfect Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-21 Inch expandable necklace of gorgeous charoite with goldy flutter accents. The charoite is highly polished and smooth 10mm. There are two loops in the gold-plate toggle clasp f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Charoite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
AJD Unique 19 In Graduated Green Garnet Necklace with goldy accents Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique green garnet necklace of highly polished graduated rondelles. This 19-inch necklace features goldy daisies that enhance the natural green garnet tone. The 3-loop gold-plate ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold Plate
AJD Glorious Graduated 21-inch African Sunstone Necklace Perfect Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glorious African sunstone necklace that sparkles and dances in the light. The expandable necklace has 21 inches of graduated, 12 to 25MM, gemstones a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Other
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Large Faux Pearl Necklace, 1993
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage large off-white faux pearl necklace.
From the collection N°28 (year : 1993).
Adjustable hook clasp closure.
Embossed CHANEL 2 8 Made in France.
I...
Category
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
A.Jeschel Rich solid Sterling Silver pendant with Turquoise necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Indulge in the rich cultural heritage and timeless beauty of Native American craftsmanship with this vintage solid Sterling Silver pendant, adorned with striking turqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Jasper, Amazonite, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
Three Colour Polished Amber Bead Handmade Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
Wonderful polished amber bead necklace with beautiful amber drops in three colours. The necklace length is 44 cm / 17.3 inches, and the longest drop is 8....
Category
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amber
AJD Iridescent Peacock Pearl Petals necklace 17 Inches Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fluttering petals of iridescent peacock pearls necklace. This expandable necklace is 17-18 inches for a comfortable fit. The gorgeous pearls f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Mixed Metal
A.Jeschel Stunning Jasper necklace with a Fossilized relic Pendant.
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing a stunning one-of-a-kind necklace that exudes elegance and sophistication. This piece is crafted with exquisite Tobacco Jade and Jasper beads, beautifully interspersed w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jasper
Trifari AlfredPhilippe ArtDeco Jade&GoldGlass MicroBead 20Strand Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Indicating that French-born Alfred Philippe designed this bicolor glass-beaded necklace between 1936 and 1955, the crown-topped Trifari signature appears without a U.S.-copyright sym...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gold Plate
Patricia Von Musulin 3 Strands Tangerine Quartz and Sterling Silver Clasp.
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Patricia Von Musulin
Dedicated to experimentation and exploration, Patricia von Musulin has worked extensively to redefine the notion of “accessories”.
She sources the most exquisite and rare semi precious stones from all over the world. Her beads are threaded by hand with Japanese silk. Clasp is 1.5”x1.5”. Beads are 1.5” in diameter.
Bold, her work has been featured in international advertising campaigns, countless magazines as well as "on the runway" with both American and International fashion designers.
Estee Lauder, Revlon, Elizabeth Arden, Lancôme, Victoria's Secret, Absolute Vodka, Cover Girl, Gap, Kohler, and Goldenpoint have used her accessories in their advertising. A partial listing of fashion designers who have featured her work in both their advertising campaigns as well as in their runway shows include: Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Adrienne Vittadini, Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, Carolina Herrera, Chado, Ralph Rucci, Bally, Cole Haan, and Bogner. Her first working relationships were with Donna Karan and Louis Dell’olio...
Category
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
AJD Stunning 21 Inch Blue Sapphire necklace with Silver accents
Located in Raleigh, NC
21 Inch blue sapphire necklace with silver lava rock focal accents. These 11 mm blue sapphire beads are faceted and sparkle blue as they catch the light. The silver accents between...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
A.Jeschel Polished Oval Pink Peruvian Opal necklace .
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Indulge in the breathtaking allure of a truly one-of-a-kind accessory with our polished oval pink Peruvian opal necklace. Ea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Vermeil
AJD Magnificent Glowing VERY Rare Hypersthene Necklace w/ Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Raleigh, NC
This rare Canadian gemstone - glowing round (16mm) Hypersthene. Hypersthene "enables us to use better judgement in all areas of life." This root chakra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s Miriam Haskell Yellow and Pink Glass Orchid Necklace
Located in London, GB
Original 1960s Miriam Haskell pink and yellow glass beaded necklace with gold tone chain. This bold and spectacular piece features chains a...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage Napier Faux Pearl Necklace, 1980s
By Napier
Located in London, GB
Napier Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace 1980s
This Napier Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace from the 1980s is a must-have for any vintage jewelry col...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
AJD Rare Superbly Beautifuly Elegant Natural Dramatic Spiny Oyster 20" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This amazing real Spiny Oyster ( 16 mm) is enhanced with glowing highly polished round real Amethysts gems ( 6.5mm). The necklace is 20 inches long and has an easy-to-use silver plated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Silver Plate
Cecilia Sebiri Torsade Shell Inlaid Necklace 1970s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful torsade choker necklace by artist Celia Sebiri consisting of 12 mother-of-pearl and bone beaded strands joined with a large 2.25 X 1.34" mother of pearl inlaid clasp. It ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces
Materials
Brass
AJD Versatile and Elegant White Pearl and Purple Charoite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
24-25 Inch Expandable necklace of creamy white freshwater pearls of interesting shapes and smooth purple Charoite rondelles. These iridescent pearls juxtapose with the purple Charoi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Charoite, Mixed Metal
AJD Stunning Barrel shape Multi Color Beryl Necklace goldy accents
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique 21 inch multi color beryl necklace. This gorgeous beryl is barrel shaped in various lengths and colors, pink, green, and blue. Goldy flutters accent the lovely beryl colors. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Beryl, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
A.Jeschel Extraordinary Peridot and Citrine single strand necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Discover the extraordinary beauty of this one-of-a-kind necklace, a true testament to nature's splendor. Unusually large faceted Peridot nuggets and captivating faceted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Peridot, Vermeil
MiriamHaskell 1926-1929 FrankHess Glass Crystal Shell Pearl Coral Silver Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
In the late 1920s during the Art-Deco period, this Miriam Haskell white mostly glass-beaded sautoir was created in New York City by her first designer Frank Hess. This uniquely hand-...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver
A.Jeschel Exquisite One-of-a-Kind Gold Pearl Necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
A Classic Fusion of Elegance and Uniqueness.
This stunning necklace is a timeless embodiment of grace, featuring lustrous freshwater gold pearls, each carefully selected to exude r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, Gold
Couture 1920s Chanel Rousselet Hearts Camellia Metallic Glass Bracelet & Sautoir
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Gabriel "Coco" Chanel's earliest fashion motifs of camellias, hearts, and topaz are combined in this Art-Deco period tightly silk-strung metallic-glass couture set of mixed-bead saut...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper
A.Jeschel Stunning Grey Pearl necklace wit an Art Deco clasp.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite two-strand lustrous top drilled necklace of gray pearl with an intriguing hand painted Russian miniature clasp. The pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
Long Mother of Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Lovely long mother of pearl necklace with oval shaped beads, small mother of pearl spacers., and a rhinestone set clasp. Measuring necklace length 130 cm / 51 inches.
The necklace has graduated sized beads. It has been re-designed and restrung in the past, the string has stretched. The design is not symetrical, the necklace will need re-designing. The mother of pearl beads...
Category
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Shop Costume Jewelry: Beaded Necklaces for Sale on 1stDibs
Whether they’re chunky, statement-making accessories or a single strand of the understated sort, fashion beaded necklaces are versatile pieces of costume jewelry. Indeed, the vintage beaded necklaces in your jewelry box likely go with everything, from casual summer tops and shorts to dazzling evening gowns.
Costume jewelry, which is also called fashion jewelry, is designed to accessorize with current fashions and is typically made with inexpensive materials. In the realm of fine jewelry, beaded necklaces originating during the Art Deco era might feature double rows of jade — this period encompasses the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design — whereas accessories in the collection of fashion jewelry on 1stDibs are more often made with glass beads or moonstone.
From the fish-bone and seashell jewelry of the prehistoric era to the breathtaking amulets and pendants of ancient Egypt to modern sapphire beads, people have been accessorizing with beaded necklaces for eternity.
Beaded necklaces — as well as other kinds of necklaces — were common in prehistoric times. Personal adornment was important, and jewelry was made for every part of the body. Beadwork is among the best known art forms attributed to Native Americans, and just as they had for saddlery and clothing, early populations would fashion beads for necklaces with stone tools or instruments made of wood. The making of colorful glass beads for beaded necklaces likely originated in Venice, Italy, during the 14th century, particularly given the growth of the decorative glass industry on the series of Venetian islands called Murano. During the Neolithic period, humans were buried with coral beaded necklaces from the Mediterranean, even as far north as the Alps.
When it comes to fashion necklaces, remember that different necklines call for different pieces of jewelry.
When accessorizing with a beaded necklace, a long piece with a pendant will likely pair best with your favorite vintage V-neck dress or V-neck tee, while beaded chokers and collar necklaces are a stylish fit for strapless tops. Bigger beads will hit your neckline in a different way than a more minimalist necklace might, so you’ll want to keep that in mind. Choose colors you like and pick items that will go with what is in your closet. When the occasion calls for it, don’t be afraid to stack. “More is more” for some, so pairing a delicate strand with a bolder piece might be the move for you.
Shop fashion beaded necklaces and other vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.